Vancouver Cherry Blossoms

Celebrate springtime in a spectacular journey through Vancouver & Victoria, filled with vibrant cherry blossoms, lush gardens and stunning coastal scenery.

Experience the best of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival with guided visits to the city’s most beautiful displays, stroll through the Nitobe Memorial Garden, and immerse yourself in Japanese culture at the annual Sakura Days Japan Fair. You’ll visit Vancouver’s iconic waterfront and Stanley Park, then cruise through the scenic Gulf Islands to Vancouver Island. In Victoria, marvel at the spring blooms of Butchart Gardens, explore the Inner Harbour and Royal BC Museum, savour lunch at the charming Abkhazi Garden and take some time to explore the city itself. This tour encompasses everything that makes springtime in Vancouver & Victoria truly beautiful.

Day 1 – April 8, 2027: Arrive in Vancouver (D)

We will pick you up from your designated location and head to Pearson Airport for your flight to Vancouver. We will arrive in Vancouver and be transferred to our hotel downtown. Following check-in, enjoy a relaxing orientation tour featuring Canada Place, Coal Harbour, Gastown, English Bay, and the city’s spectacular waterfront. This evening, gather for a welcome dinner overlooking Vancouver Harbour

Day 2 – April 9, 2027: Cherry Blossoms, UBC & Afternoon Tea (B, L)

After breakfast at the hotel, begin the day with a guided Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival experience, visiting some of the city’s most celebrated blossom locations around Queen Elizabeth Park, Shaughnessy, and Kitsilano. The city is home to nearly 40,000 cherry trees, creating spectacular spring displays throughout April. Continue to Nitobe Memorial Garden on the campus of University of British Columbia with traditional Japanese landscaping, flowering trees, and peaceful pathways. This afternoon, enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea surrounded by spring blooms before returning to the hotel. The evening will be at yours to enjoy at leisure.

Day 3 – April 10, 2027: Sakura Days Japan Fair & Stanley Park (B)

Following breakfast, we’ll spend the morning and early afternoon at the annual Sakura Days Japan Fair at VanDusen Botanical Garden. The festival celebrates Japanese culture through performances, food, demonstrations, tea ceremonies, art, and cultural activities amid blooming cherry trees. Following the festival, enjoy a guided tour of Stanley Park, including the famous totem poles, Prospect Point, Brockton Point, and scenic harbour viewpoints. The evening will be at yours to enjoy at leisure.

Day 4 – April 11, 2027: Ferry to Victoria & Butchart Gardens (B, L)

After breakfast, we’ll travel to Tsawwassen and board BC Ferries for a scenic cruise through the Gulf Islands. Upon arrival on Vancouver Island, visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens, where millions of tulips, daffodils, flowering trees, and spring blooms create one of Canada’s most beautiful garden displays. Lunch will be enjoyed here at the gardens.  Continue into Victoria for a sightseeing tour of the Inner Harbour, Parliament Buildings, Beacon Hill Park, and the historic waterfront.

Day 5 – April 12, 2027: Victoria in Bloom (B, L)

Once breakfast has concluded, we’ll begin the day with a visit to the Royal BC Museum, one of Canada’s premier museums. Explore fascinating exhibits that showcase the natural history, Indigenous cultures, and stories that have shaped British Columbia. Midday, enjoy lunch at the renowned Abkhazi Garden, often referred to as Victoria’s “hidden garden.” This enchanting heritage garden is known for its winding pathways, native Garry oak landscapes, vibrant rhododendrons, and breathtaking spring blooms. The garden’s tea house offers a delightful lunch experience overlooking the tranquil grounds. The afternoon is free to explore Victoria at your own pace.

Day 6 – April 13, 2027: Victoria (B, D)

Following breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure to explore on your own. This evening, gather with fellow travelers for a farewell dinner overlooking Victoria’s picturesque Inner Harbour, celebrating a wonderful week of cherry blossoms, gardens, coastal beauty, and British Columbia hospitality

Day 7 – April 14, 2027: Return Home (B)

After your breakfast, check out and a group transfer to the Victoria airport will be included. From there, our coach will pick you up and bring you back to your pickup spots where we will bid you farewell.